TOSCANA ENERGY ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF CREDIT FACILITY

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toscana Energy Income Corporation (“Toscana Energy” or the “Company”) (TSX:TEI) is pleased to announce the renewal of its revolving operating credit facility with its senior lender. The facility has been renewed at its existing level of $48 million and at substantially the same rates and terms as the previous facility with its next review scheduled for November 1, 2015. Toscana Energy has drawn approximately $30 million on the facility to date, leaving approximately $18 million available to support additional strategic acquisitions.

Forward-Looking Statements

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The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by management of the Company, including, among other things: expectations regarding future commodity prices, exchange rates, interest rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws; future production rates; reserve volumes; performance of existing and future wells; the impact of competition; and overall business strategy. Although management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward‐looking statements and information since no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct.

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About Toscana Energy Income Corporation

Toscana Energy is a conventional oil and gas producer with the mandate to acquire high quality, long life oil and gas assets including royalties, non-operated working interests and unitized production for yield and capital appreciation. Toscana Energy is managed by Sprott Toscana through Toscana Energy Corporation. Sprott Toscana is a member of the Sprott Group of Companies.